Course handbook

Description

This course introduces students to the science of polymeric and colloidal materials with emphasis on the methods of their preparation, structure-property relationships, and industrial and environmental applications. Throughout the course, the relationship between the structure and properties of the materials and their performance and applications will be highlighted. The laboratory component provides training in techniques which are specific to the preparation and characterisation of polymers and colloids, and are relevant to both industrial and research settings.

Properties and characterisation of polymers in solid and solution states.

Types and preparation of colloidal materials.

Characterisation of colloidal dispersions.

Theory and control of colloid stability.

Industrial and environmental applications of polymeric and colloidal materials.

Requisite

Students must have successfully completed CHEM2310 or CHEM2410 to enrol in this course.

Assumed knowledge

CHEM2310 Organic Chemistry

CHEM2410 Physical Chemistry

Assessment items

Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Lab Reports *

Written Assignment: Written Assignments

Formal Examination: Formal Examination *

Presentation: Oral Presentation

* This assessment has a compulsory requirement.

Compulsory Requirements

In order to pass this course, each student must complete ALL of the following compulsory requirements:

General Course Requirements:

Laboratory: Attendance Requirement - Students must attend a minimum number of these sessions. - Students must participate in and submit laboratory reports for the established minimum requirements.

Laboratory: Induction Requirement - Students must attend and pass the induction requirements before attending these sessions. - In order to participate in this course, students must complete a compulsory safety induction.

Formal Examination: Minimum Grade / Mark Requirement - Students must obtain a specified minimum grade / mark in this assessment item to pass the course. - Students must obtain a minimum passing grade of 40% in the final, end-of-semester examination for the course.

Contact hours

Callaghan

Laboratory

Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Lecture

Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

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